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Graphic designers create visual branding, adverts, brochures, magazines, website designs, product packaging and displays.
You could take a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in graphic design, art and design or illustration. You'll usually need:
You may need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course. You'll need 1 or 2 A-Levels, a Level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a Level 4 or 5 course.
You'll need:
Depending on your role, your day-to-day tasks may include:
You could become a senior designer, creative director or move into management. You could go freelance or start your own design agency. Another option is to move into teaching or lecturing.
Computer-aided design (CAD) technicians use software to design buildings, machinery, goods and components.
Tailors design and make one-off suits, jackets and coats for individual customers. They also alter and repair clothes.
Editorial assistants provide support at all stages of the publication process for books, journals, magazines and online content.
Public relations (PR) directors manage communications campaigns and strategy for their organisation or clients.
Directors of photography (DoPs) manage lighting and camera crews on TV and film productions to create the right look and feel for images.
Actors use speech, movement and expression to bring characters to life in theatre, film, television and radio.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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